
Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken (Kkanpunggi)
Crispy, flavorful, and spicy Korean-style fried chicken, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This recipe features a double-frying technique for extra crispy results.
Equipment Needed
- 12-inch Skillet
- Large bowl
- Small pan
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 450.00 gramsChicken Breast(Cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1.00 teaspoonGinger(Minced)
- 2.00 teaspoonsSoy Sauce(Low sodium preferred)
- 0.50 teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
- 1.00 tablespoonPotato Starch(For coating)
- 1.00 wholeEgg White(For coating)
- 1.00 cupVegetable Oil(For frying)
- 1.00 cupLeeks(Thinly sliced)
- 4.00 clovesGarlic(Halved)
- 1.00 tablespoonRed Chili Flakes(Coarse)
- 1.00 pepperGreen Chili(Sliced thinly)
- 1.00 pepperRed Chili(Sliced thinly)
- 1.00 bunchGreen Onion(Chopped)
- 0.50 mediumOnion(Chopped)
- 3.00 smallDried Red Chili Peppers(Optional)
- 1.00 tablespoonSoy Sauce(Low sodium)
- 2.00 tablespoonsWater(For sauce)
- 2.00 tablespoonsRice Syrup(Or Sugar)
- 1.00 tablespoonWhite Vinegar(For tang)
- 1.00 teaspoonPotato Starch(For sauce)
- 1.00 teaspoonSesame Oil(Toasted)
Instructions
Marinate chicken in ginger, soy sauce, and pepper for 15 minutes.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Combine marinated chicken with egg white and potato starch.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Sauté garlic and leeks in ¼ cup oil until golden brown.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Remove garlic and leeks; set aside.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Add chili flakes to hot oil; let cool and strain.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Heat 1 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Estimated time: 4 minutes
Fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown and crispy (about 5 minutes).
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Remove chicken; set aside.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Sauté onion, green onions, chilies, and dried chilies in the oil until crispy.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Add sweet and sour sauce; stir for 30 seconds.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Re-fry chicken in the sauce until extra crispy.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Combine chicken with sauce, garlic, leeks, and sesame oil.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Serve immediately.
Estimated time: 1 minutes